Brevard Greenways and Trails: Showcase Projects

Benefits of Greenways and Trails

• Provide outdoor recreation and opportunities to exercise close to home.• Help conserve native ecosystems and landscapes by maintaining space that sustains the biodiversity of native plants and animal communities.• Offer opportunities to support economic growth without sacrificing environmental quality.• Provide “outdoor classrooms” where students can learn about native plant and animal species, ecosystems, and ecological processes.• Provide (non-motorized) alternative transportation routes for commuting to work, school, local businesses, recreation sites and community destinations.• Can help reduce air pollution and roadway congestion.

Brevard Zoo Trail

STATUS: Trail design is currently being conducted from the Brevard Zoo south to Turtlemound Road.

A natural and paved multi-use trail with amenities for hikers, joggers, bicyclists, roller bladers, equestrians, paddlers and the physically challenged. The trail will link the communities of Rockledge, Viera, Suntree, and north Melbourne to existing parks, conservation areas, community destinations and the St. Johns River.

STATUS: Trail design is currently being conducted from Valkaria Road south to Grant Road.

A natural and paved multi-use trail with amenities for hikers, joggers, bicyclists, roller bladers, equestrians, and the physically challenged. The trail will link the communities of Malabar, Palm Bay, Valkaria, Grant and Micco to existing parks, conservation areas, and community destinations.

South Brevard Al Tuttle Trail

STATUS: Trail planning is being conducted in existing parks and conservation areas.

A natural and paved multi-use trail with amenities for hikers, joggers, bicyclists, roller bladers, equestrians, and the physically challenged. The trail will link the North Merritt Island community to existing parks, conservation areas, and community destinations.

North Merritt Island TrailSt Johns River Eco-Heritage Trail

STATUS: Coordination with DEP, St. Johns River Water Management District and the St. Johns River Alliance to begin prioritization process.

Stabilized trails and blueways along the St. Johns River with amenities for hikers, joggers, bicyclists, equestrians, naturalists, paddlers and the physically challenged. Trail users will be offered to experience the cultural, historical, recreational and natural beauty of the St. Johns, an American Heritage River.

East Central Florida Regional Rail Trail

STATUS: Office of Greenways and Trails is currently conducting parcel appraisals of the corridor for acquisition.

Utilizing a historic abandoned rail line, traversing natural eco-systems, the trail will include natural and paved multi-use trails with amenities for hikers, joggers, bicyclists, roller bladers, equestrians, and the physically challenged. The trail will link the communities of Titusville, Mims, Scottsmoor and southern Volusia County to existing parks and conservation areas. The trail is a key component in a multi-county, inter-regional trail system and the East Coast Greenway.